Things You'll Need
- 10 gallon aquarium
- Paper towels
- Heat lamp
- Thermometer
- Water bowl
- Hiding cave
- Branches
- Locking screen cover
- Hand mister
Instructions
Line the bottom of a 10-gallon aquarium with several layers of paper towels. Paper towels are easy to clean.
Add a water bowl large enough for the snake to curl up inside. Snakes like to soak for several days before shedding their skins. A large water bowl will also raise the humidity in the tank.
Add a cave large enough for the snake to hide in. You can purchase a cave from a pet store, or you can make one yourself by cutting a hole in a flower pot.
Add sturdy branches for the snake to climb on. Green tree pythons are arboreal, so they spend much of their time curled up on a perch.
Use a heat lamp to raise the temperature of the tank on one end so the snake can bask. The temperature on the warm end should be around 85 degrees. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Cover the tank with a locking screen top so the snake cannot escape. The screen and clips can be purchased at a pet store. You may need to cover part of the screen with a piece of glass to prevent the humidity from dropping too low.
Mist the tank frequently to maintain a humidity level of 40 to 70 percent. The tank should not be kept wet, as too much humidity can cause infections.
Feed the baby snake once a week. The hatchling should be fed pinky mice no larger than its own head. When there is no discernible lump in the snake's body, it's time to feed again.